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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,014.70, 36,022.05 and 21,390.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,014.70, 36,022.05 and 21,390.30 is: 32,085.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,014.70 : 36,022.05 = 21,390.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,014.70/36,022.05 = 21,390.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,014.70x = 36,022.05 × 21,390.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,014.70x = 770,522,456.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,522,456.12/24,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,085.45

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